The Schmidt Show PDX
The Schmidt Show PDX
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Join former Multnomah DA Mike Schmidt as he highlights uplifting community news, events, and voices you can believe in.
Tune in to stay connected to the heart of Portland. From neighborhood spotlights to community heroes, don’t miss out on the stories that matter—subscribe now and be part of the positive change!
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The show focuses on uplifting community news, local heroes, and pressing issues affecting Portland, featuring episodes that delve into topics such as the role of independent media, the importance of local journalism in democracy, and grassroots efforts in homelessness support.
Join former Multnomah DA Mike Schmidt as he highlights uplifting community news, events, and voices you can believe in.
Tune in to stay connected to the heart of Portland. From neighborhood spotlights to community heroes, don’t miss out on the stories that matter—subscribe now and be part of the positive change!
Season 2, Episode 2 – Democracy, Defiance, and Remembering Rep. Hoa Nguyen (with Steph Routh & Xander Schultz)
This week on Schmidt Show PDX, Mike is joined by guest co-host Steph Routh for a timely and emotional episode.
We begin by remembering the late Representative Hoa Nguyen — her life, her leadership, and what her loss means for our community. From there, Steph walks us through how Oregon fills a vacant legislative seat, breaking down the appointment process in plain language and offering a smart idea to make that process more democratic and transparent.
In the second half of the show, we sit down with Xander Schultz, co-creator of Defiance.org. We dig into:
What collective action really looks like today
Why strong democratic institutions still matter
Historical protest movements that actually worked — and what we can learn from them now
If you care about how power works, how people organize, and how to build a more just democracy, this episode is for you.
In This Episode
Remembering Rep. Hoa Nguyen
How Oregon fills a vacant legislative seat — and how it could work better
The story behind Defiance.org
Collective action, solidarity, and shared interests
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